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AM Radio's Future, Public Radio's Live Events, and DRM Advancements at IBC2026 · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to RedTech daily podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark.
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  In today's episode, we'll cover the latest headlines: the U.S.
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  House votes to keep AM radio within drivers’ reach, how public radio stations are engaging
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  audiences from the airwaves to the concert hall, and the advancements in Digital Radio
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  Mondiale receiver technology at IBC2026.
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  In a significant move, the United States House of Representatives has voted to ensure AM radio
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  remains accessible in new passenger vehicles.
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  The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, passed by voice vote, mandates that the
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  Department of Transportation require AM reception in cars at no extra cost.
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  This decision follows some automakers' choices to exclude AM radio from their models,
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  particularly electric vehicles.
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  The bill now awaits Senate approval.
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  Public service music radio is expanding its reach beyond broadcasting and streaming by
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  organizing live music events that drive audience engagement.
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  A report highlights seven notable venues and competitions, including the Maison de la Radio
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  in France and the Concertino Praga in the Czech Republic.
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  These events help build communities, strengthen the music ecosystem, and provide trusted
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  curation.
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  By integrating live experiences with multiplatform content, stations engage younger
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  demographics who are less inclined to consume traditional radio.
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  Now, let's turn our attention to IBC2026, where significant advancements in Digital Radio
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  Mondiale receiver technology are making waves.
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  The DRM Consortium unveiled new multi-standard receivers that support both DRM and D.A.B.
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  plus in Very High Frequency Band III.
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  Notably, the N88 portable receiver, developed by Alongside Tech and distributed by Solar
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  Grove Solutions, is now in production.
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  This device covers an array of bands, including medium wave and Very High Frequency Band II,
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  and incorporates CML Micro's DRM1000 module.
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  This innovation allows users to access DRM data services via a USB link to Android devices.
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  Additionally, CML Micro showcased how Bluetooth could enable DRM reception through headphones,
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  enhancing user flexibility without necessitating a display.
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  These developments signify a promising leap forward for DRM technology.
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  That's all for today's episode of RedTech daily podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark.
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  redtech.pro.
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  Thank you for tuning in, and we'll catch you in the next episode.